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Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 4,464 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$25,110
cheaper than 6% of comparable schools
Completion rate
61%
Median debt at completion
$23,961
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$52,567
earns ~$2,093.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Pennsylvania College of Technology is a public school in Williamsport, PA that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves students looking for training in trades like electrical work, HVAC, and vehicle repair. The institution reports an average annual net price of $25,110 after aid.

What to know

About 61% of students complete their program. Typical median student debt at completion is $23,961, which is roughly half of the median earnings reported 10 years after entry at $52,567. This school is public, meaning tuition is generally lower than private options, and 33.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.

Net price is 78% above the Pennsylvania median ($14,104) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 37% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degree$47,260
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$40,461
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$37,208
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degree$25,194
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Ground Transportationassociate degreenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 46 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$66,897
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$43,798
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$36,848
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$30,409
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianassociate degree$26,739
Agricultural and Food Products Processingassociate degreenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Food Science and Technologyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Food Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Forestryassociate degreenot reported
Architectural Sciences and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mason/Masonryassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Precision Metal Working, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Culinary Arts, and HVAC. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Culinary Arts, Plumbing, and Vehicle Maintenance, plus 53 more programs beyond these trades.
How much do graduates of specific programs typically earn?
Median earnings reported 2 years after completion are $47,260 for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, $40,461 for Precision Metal Working, $37,208 for Vehicle Maintenance, and $25,194 for Culinary Arts. Data for other programs was not reported in this dataset.
How many students finish their programs?
The reported completion rate is 61%. This figure represents students who finished within the tracking period; it does not account for those who transferred out of public community colleges.
How large is the student body and what is the enrollment like?
There are 4,464 students enrolled. This size suggests a focused environment rather than a massive university, with 33.1% of students relying on Pell Grants for financial aid.
Is the school public or private?
Pennsylvania College of Technology is a public school located in Williamsport, PA.

Other options in Pennsylvania

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
All-State Career SchoolEssington$18,20561.7%$38,495
Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh$13,97025.3%$39,449
Community College of Beaver CountyMonaca$6,93728.5%$45,090
Butler County Community CollegeButler$6,23330.2%$38,891
Delaware County Community CollegeMedia$6,57618.3%$45,391
Erie Institute of Technology IncErie$30,16472.1%$41,951
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 366252. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.